Level of Consciousness ( LOC )

Gives Information about how aware a patient is.

Calculation

Needs:
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Formula:
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Unit:
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Interpretation

Aware:
  Patient reacts as normal as any other person.

Verbal:
  The patient seems not to be aware but reacts when you speak to him / her.

Pain:
  Reaction must be forced by pain.

Unresponsive:
  Patient has lost consciousness.

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Sascha Hemminger 2004